奢
extravagance, luxury
Readings
On'yomi
- シャ
Kun'yomi
- おご.る
- おご.り
Meaning
奢 centers on excessive spending or indulgence: extravagance and luxury. It describes a lifestyle or attitude of lavishness beyond what is necessary.
Most common words using 奢
- 奢るおごるN3
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.)
- 華奢かしゃN1
lavish; luxurious; showy; gaudy
- 華奢きゃしゃ
dainty; delicate; slender; slim and elegant
- 奢りおごりN3
luxury; extravagance
- 奢侈しゃし
luxury; extravagance
- 豪奢ごうしゃ
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
- 奢侈品しゃしひん
luxury item; luxury goods
- 驕奢きょうしゃ
luxury; extravagance
Study
Etymology
奢 combines 大 (big) and 者 (person/thing), suggesting a person of great stature or excessive display. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the components point toward largeness or extravagance.
Meaning mnemonic
A big 大 person 者 flaunting wealth: imagine someone larger than life, surrounded by luxury and excess. 奢 is extravagance.
Reading mnemonic
For シャ, picture a lavish party where everyone shouts 'Sha!' in delight at the extravagance. The sound 'Sha' cues シャ while the scene overflows with luxury.